Photo: Dr. Richard Carter will retire after 40 years of service to Valdosta State University. He is a professor in the Department of Biology and curator of the VSU Herbarium, which features more than 90,000 specimens,…
Wiregrass Scholarship Signing Day
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Wiregrass students in Valdosta learned at a special Scholarship Signing Day event that their hard work is paying off after being awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies…
Wiregrass’ Mechatronics Instructor Headed to Russia
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Mechatronics Instructor, Joshua Whittington is headed to Russia with the National Champions for Mechatronics for the WorldSkills 2019 competition this August. Whittington has coached the National Mechatronics Champion…
Megachurch Leader’s GA Plans Stalled by Sex Charges
HALL COUNTY, Ga. - Joaquin Garcia, the charismatic leader of megachurch La Luz Del Mundo, has been looking to build in Hall County, Georgia. Those plans have been cut short after Garcia was arrested in…
Doug Henderson III Fund Donates to Hospice
VALDOSTA, GA- Beverly Henderson presented Hospice of South Georgia with an $8,000 donation today at their Langdale Hospice House. The donation comes from proceeds of the annual Doug Henderson III Golf Tournament held in April…
GBI Identifies Deceased Male in Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ga. - On June 4, 2019 the GBI Crime Lab confirmed the identity of a deceased male who had been located in a wooded area off of South Gaskin Avenue behind the Walmart on…
Wiregrass Cosmetology Camp at VHS in July
VALDOSTA, GA -- Parents may register students for Wiregrass Tech’s Cosmetology Camp being held at Valdosta High School located at 4590 Inner Perimeter Road in Valdosta. The camp will run July 9-11 from 9:00 a.m.…
Report Utility Theft Anonymously
VALDOSTA - Utility theft costs more than just the price of the stolenwater. When thieves attempt to steal utilities, it can result in property damage, hazardous conditions or injuries. Everyone pays for it in terms of…
2 Douglas City Employees Arrested
DOUGLAS, Ga. - The Douglas Police Department has charged and arrested two City of Douglas Building Maintenance employees for alleged abuse and intimidation against employees and co-workers. The City Manager's Office received complaints in May…